Podcast

In The Room

Author: The Independent
Feed episode count: 20
Official site: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom
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Summary

Two former Westminster insiders reveal how politics and power really work. Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at No 10? Or who’s the first person on the phone when a Prime Minister lands themselves in hot water? Each week former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson, former political advisor to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, dissect the week’s biggest news, revealing how decisions get made, why they go wrong, and what should happen next. In The Room is straight-talking, insider analysis with a dose of humour, every week. This podcast is part of The Independent Podcast Network and is produced in association with Next Chapter Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

Mandelson files: 1,504 pointless pages?

Duration seconds: 2573
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/mandelson-files-1504-pointless-pages

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

Ex-SNP chief’s embezzlement scandal and the shady role of money in politics

Duration seconds: 2328
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/ex-snp-chiefs-embezzlement-scandal-and-the-shady-role-of-mon

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Burnham or Brexit 2.0: Inside the leadership contest latest

Duration seconds: 2418
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/burnham-or-brexit-20-inside-the-leadership-contest-latest

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

Bonus episode: Burnham's long path to power

Duration seconds: 1690
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/bonus-burnhams-long-path-to-power

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

Streeting, Burnham, Rayner: Coming for Starmer's job?

Duration seconds: 2531
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/streeting-burnham-rayner-coming-for-starmers-job

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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

Local elections: Reform's big day out spells more trouble for Starmer

Duration seconds: 1703
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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

Local elections: Green vs Reform heats up as Starmer comes out swinging

Duration seconds: 2144
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/local-elections-green-vs-reform-heats-up-as-starmer-comes-ou

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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

Keir Starmer vs the world: How the PM made his job so much harder

Duration seconds: 1865
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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

Does Olly Robbins' testimony signal the end for Starmer?

Duration seconds: 2064
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/10-does-olly-robbins-testimony-signal-the-end-for-starmer

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

Bonus episode: Has Keir Starmer made a huge mistake sacking Olly Robbins over Mandelson vetting?

Duration seconds: 1743
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/bonus-episode-has-keir-starmer-made-a-huge-mistake-in-sackin

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

‘Not ready for war’: Can Starmer protect the UK?

Duration seconds: 2412
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/9-not-ready-for-war-can-starmer-protect-the-uk

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

Ceasefire: What’s next for the UK?

Duration seconds: 1963
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/8-ceasefire-whats-next-for-the-uk

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

Silent discos and kickabouts: Can MPs catch a break?

Duration seconds: 1982
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/7-silent-discos-and-kickabouts-can-mps-catch-a-break

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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

Stockpiling fuel, panic buying loo roll - are we prepped for war?

Duration seconds: 2051
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/6-stockpiling-fuel-panic-buying-loo-roll-are-we-prepped-for

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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

Energy crisis: Is Farage really going to pay your bills?

Duration seconds: 2281
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/5-energy-crisis-is-farage-really-going-to-pay-your-bills

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Mar 13, 2026 · not_requested

Definitive guide to Mandelson files: All filler, no killer?

Duration seconds: 3096
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/4-definitive-guide-to-mandelson-files-all-filler-no-killer

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Mar 6, 2026 · not_requested

Inside Downing Street when war breaks out

Duration seconds: 2553
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/inside-downing-street-when-war-breaks-out

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Feb 27, 2026 · not_requested

Mandelson and Starmer: Is the HR process to blame?

Duration seconds: 2611
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/mandelson-scandal-why-starmer-just-cant-get-the-staff

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Feb 20, 2026 · not_requested

Starmer: Symptoms of a PM in trouble

Duration seconds: 2404
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/starmer-symptoms-of-a-pm-in-trouble

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Feb 6, 2026 · not_requested

In The Room - Trailer

Duration seconds: 98
Source: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom/episodes/in-the-room-trailer

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